Events & Classes

Location & registration

Breastfeeding mothers group

Media12:00 PM ET To 1:00 PM ET

Jun
182019

Come join us for an opportunity to speak with other breastfeeding mothers, share your breastfeeding experiences, and check your baby's weight. At no cost to you, our internationally board-certified Lactation Consultants can provide personalized support and care including information about:

Basic breastfeeding

Positioning and latching the baby at the breast

Dealing with breastfeeding difficulties that may arise

Breastfeeding twins or triplets

Breastfeeding a premature or special needs baby

Breastfeeding even when medical issues arise with mom or baby

Continuing to breastfeed after going back to work or school

Kay Hoover, IBCLC, (hooverk@mlhs.org) will be leading this group and a scale will be provided to weigh babies.

There is no charge for the group and no reservations are necessary. Feel free to bring a beverage and a snack. Breastfeeding babies and their siblings are welcome. Please note, support groups do not meet on holidays. Call 1.866.CALL.MLH (225.5654) for weather cancellations, meeting dates, room locations or directions to the group meetings.

Note to newcomers: Please call ahead to confirm the meeting is occurring as scheduled.

This event will be held in Conference Room 2 of Health Center 4. To get to the conference room: Park in the West Parking Garage or the surface lot closest to Health Center 4. Enter the building from the rear entrance near the parking garage. If entering the building via the walkway from the garage, you will be on the second floor. If entering from the parking lot, come up to the second floor. To the left of the bathrooms, towards the front of the building, you will see Conference Room 2.